Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--SHAFER-SIMPSON--Miss Freta Shafer and Mr. Forrest L. Simpson two of Brunswick's best known and most respected young people, gave their many friends a pleasant surprise Wednesday of this week when they were quietly united in marriage. While many had guessed at their engagement, and the wedding was expected at no distant date, Miss Shafer and Mr. Simpson had informed only their near relatives as to just when the happy event would take place. The marriage was celebrated at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Hackward, where Miss Shafer has been making her home. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. O. G. Potter, pastor of Brunswick Methodist church, and was witnessed by only the near relatives of the bride and groom. Shortly after the ceremony, Mr. Simpson and bride left on Wabash No. 12 for the bride's former home at Higbee, Mo., to spend several days visiting relatives there and at neighboring points. Upon their return they will occupy rooms for the present at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hackward. Forrest is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Will J. Simpson, and is well known as one of Brunswick's most worthy and deserving young men. He is industrious and thoroughly reliable, and enjoys the confidence of all who know him. For some time he has held a position as bookkeeper for the elevator firm of T. Miller & Company, of this city. The bride has lived in Brunswick only a short time, having come here with Mr. and Mrs. Hackward early this year. through her winsome personality and her many accomplishments she speedily won her way into the hearts of a large circle of friends here, and is known and admired as one of Brunswick's most charming young women. The Brunswicker's best wishes and heartiest congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, in the hope that happiness and good fortune may ever attend them.--Brunswick Brunswicker. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--Mrs. John Studford of Crawford, Nebr., is the guest of her father, J. D. Dougherty. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--Born, on the 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hughes, a daughter. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Comstock of south of town, will celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary , Friday, the 26th. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--We printed bills this week for U. M. Thompson, who will sell a lot of personal property at his farm southwest of town on the 29th, a list of which can be seen in this issue. As will be seen, Mr. Thompson is going to sell out lock, stock and barrel, and if there is anything he has omitted we can't imagine what it can be. Mr. Thompson is undecided as to what he will do, but may go West. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--GEO. MCGILL DEAD--It again becomes the sad duty of THE NEWS to record the passing away of another old neighbor and friend, and also one of Higbee's oldest citizen in point of residence--George McGill--who died at the family home in this place at 5:25 a.m. Friday, December 19, 1919, after an illness of some eight weeks from asthma. Mr. McGill was born in Ayreshire, Scotland, on July, 27, 1851, and was in his 68th year. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Dickson of Kilmarmock, Ayrshire, Scotland, on October 25, 1872. They were the parents of seven children, two of whom died in infancy and one at the age of twelve. The surviving children are John and George McGill and Mrs. Fred Race of this place and Jas. McGill of Springfield, Ill. Nine grandchildren also survive. Mr. McGill came to this country in the early '80's, moving to Elliott a short time later, where he followed mining, and from there to Higbee some 25 years ago, where he had since resided. Having to quite the mines some twelve years or more ago on account of ill health, he became a familiar figure on our streets, and although seized almost daily with spells of coughing that would leave him at many times too weak to walk, he made but little complaint and always had a smile for friends and acquaintances and would walk a block out of his way any time to play a prank or a joke on a friend. Since twelve years of age he had been a constant sufferer from asthma contracted in the mines in Scotland from breathing impure air, and since that time had never known a well day, and death no doubt came to him as a happy release. He realized that time for him was rapidly drawing to a close, and although he had never made any profession of religion he went into the future life calm and unafraid. He had been a member of the Masonic order since his 21st birthday, and a member of Higbee lodge since his removal to Higbee. He had been tyler of Higbee lodge for years, and no lodge ever had a more faithful official. No matter what the weather or his condition, if he could go at all he was always there, and on time, and would insist on remaining until adjournment, no matter the hour. The lodge was one of his greatest pleasures, and only those associated with him in it can realize the fun he got out of it with his jokes on candidates, members and officers, and on his sometimes calling down the latter--in a joking way, of course, but always with good intentions and good effect. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday by the Rev. E. L. Rutledge, pastor of the Methodist church, in the presence of an immense crowd, and interment made in the city cemetery with full Masonic honors. The NEWS joins the community on condolence to the bereft wife and children. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--MRS. DAVID J. CARTER DEAD--Mrs. David J. Carter, who had been suffering from tuberculosis for several months, died at the family home just northwest of town on Tuesday, the 23rd. She was about 50 years old and is survived by her husband, one son and one daughter. Interment was made Wednesday at Huntsville. A more extended notice will appear next week. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--Joe Hackward, foreman at mine no. 11, was seriously injured Monday by a small rock or piece of slate falling down the hoisting shaft and striking him on the head, laying the scalp open to the bone for two inches or more. Luckily for Mr. Hackward, the rock was a small one, as it fell a distance of almost 200 feet and might easily have proved fatal had it weighed an ounce more. Mr. Hackward was able to be down town Wednesday and will likely be able to resume his duties in a few days. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--DUREN-KNIGHT--Mr. Emmett Duren, one of Howard county's best known young men, and Miss Dora Mae Knight, one of Higbee's prettiest and most accomplished young ladies, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Wm. Hunt, of Fayette, on Friday, December 19, 1919. The bride is the only child of Mrs. E. L. Winn of south of town and is a young lady of culture and refinement and also a very successful teacher, whose always genial smile and sunny disposition made her a general favorite. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Duren of near Fayette, and is a young man of the highest character and worth, and one of Howard's prominent and successful educators. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--Randolph County Census Enumerators--Emmett B. Fields, of Browning, who will have the taking of the census in the Second Congressional district in charge, announces the following enumerators for Randolph county.: Cairo township, Mrs. John G. Stanley. Chariton township, Leonard H. Holman. Chariton township, Claude P. Broaddus. Clifton township, Carson J. Patton. Jackson township, Harvey A. Manning. Moniteau township, Rhodes B. Burckhartt. Higbee city, J. B. Blansett. S. Prairie township, William F. Cleeton. N. Prairie township, Jean McKinney. Salt River township, John G. Stanley. E. Salt Springs township, excluding Huntsville city, Marvin S. Franklin. W. Salt Springs township, Frances W. Ryals. Huntsville city, C. C. Sandison. Silver Creek township, Chauncey Jacoby. Sugar Creek township, excluding Moberly city, Harry R. Tydings. Moberly city, ward 1 (part of) Harold D. Marline. Moberly city, ward 1 (part of) Myrtle Hunter. Moberly city, ward 2 (part of) Herbert S. Hatfield. Moberly city, ward 2 (part of) Mrs. Mary P. McAtee Moberly city, ward 3 (part of) Mrs. W. C. Stigall. Moberly city, ward 3 (part of) Era Capp Enslen. Moberly city, ward 4 (part of) Mrs. Bertha Radabaugh. Moberly city, ward 4 (part of) Marie Drake. Union township, Reginald H. Moberly. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--ONE ON E. Y. KEITER--A good joke is being told on E. Y. Keiter of Moberly, who several months ago pitched his hat into the ring as a candidate for the republican congressional nomination in this district. A few weeks following the announcement of his candidacy, which was first made public by the NEWS, by the way, being a little anxious to ascertain how the public was receiving it, he asked his son, Eugene, who was running one of Moberly's popular soda fountains at the time, to keep his ears open and report anything he might hear. A week or so having passed and Eugene not having mentioned the subject, Ed thought to jog his memory, and asked him one evening while the family was gathered around the supper table. "Well, Gene, do you ever hear anything about my candidacy?" and received the reply, "O yes, a little," and being asked what it was replied, "nothing much." From the boy's reticence Ed suspected that he was about to get onto something important, and was sure of it when Gene came out and told him he didn't want to tell him what he had heard, but like the dutiful son that he is, he could not resist, much as he wanted to, when Ed, in a very serious manner, remarked, "Now, son you must ell me, for it is important that I know," whereupon Gene replied, "Well, a lot of fellows were talking about it in the store today, when one of them remarked, "I wonder if that damned fool IS going to run for congress." The silence that followed was distressing, but not for long, for as soon as Ed could get his breath he saw the funny side of it and enjoyed it as much as if the joke had been on the other fellow. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.